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Breweries Offering Curbside Can Sales

by David Dadekian November 29, 2020
written by David Dadekian

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis all of Rhode Island’s brewery tasting rooms are closed and many of the breweries are offering sales of their beer for curbside pick up. Eat Drink RI received this post from the RI Brewers Guild and is happy to share.

Check out the Restaurants with Online Ordering and Take Out page and get some take out for your beer!

Resource Links for Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis including all federal, state & municipal funding options, plus health links.

Looking for local groceries, markets, food, drink, gift cards, apparel and all kinds of other merchandise?

Note: This list is subject to change. Please consult social media, brewery websites, or contact the individual breweries to confirm before visiting.


Apponaug Brewing Co., 334 Knight St., Warwick, 401-681-4321, apponaugbrewing.com (http://apponaugbrewing.com) Indoor/Outdoor seating available (brewpub)

Now open for indoor and outdoor seating (reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome), as well as take out beer in cans or growlers. Food is also available for takeout.  Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order on-line, or call (401) 681-4321. For curbside pickup, order on-line, call when you arrive.  Note: Kitchen closes one hour before the tap room

Hours:

  • Tuesday through Thursday 4-10 p.m.
  • Friday 4-11 p.m.
  • Saturday noon-11 p.m.
  • Sunday noon-9 p.m.

Beer on Earth, 425 West Fountain St. #104, Providence, beeronearth.com (Outdoor seating available Fri, Sat & Sun)

Online ordering for curbside pickup is preferred via our website. Also offering streamlined taproom sales for the in-person ordering of cans, merchandise and gift cards to go. Outdoor seating now open Fri-Sun, reservations are recommended, but not required.  See the website for more info.

Hours:

  • Wednesday 3-7 p.m.  To go orders only
  • Thursday 3-7 p.m.     To go orders only
  • Friday 3-7:30 p.m.     Outdoor seating, or to go orders
  • Saturday noon-6 p.m. Outdoor seating, or to go orders
  • Sunday noon-4 pm     Outdoor seating, or to go orders

Bravo Brewing, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 401-710-4242, bravo-brewing-company.square.site

Bravo launched an online store for all purchases. (Indoor seating not yet available).

Hours:

  • Friday 5-7 p.m. 
  • Saturday 1-3 p.m.

See website and on line orders for available beers

  1. Order online and once you have your order in your cart, please choose “Schedule for Later” then choose a fifteen-minute increment for pickup, for example, 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., etc.
  2. Arrive at your scheduled pickup time and walk up the ramp to the pickup table outside the door. Please maintain social distancing and face coverings while in line.
  3. At the pick-up table, give your name and they will bring you your order. Please leave by the stairs, not the ramp, to keep the flow going smoothly. Call 401-710-4242 for more information.

Buttonwoods Brewery, 530 Wellington Ave., Cranston, (http://www.buttonwoodsbrewery.com)  Indoor/outdoor seating not yet available.

Open every day from 1-6 p.m. offering loading dock can sales to-go only.


Coddington Brewing Co., 210 Coddington Hwy., Middletown (http://www.coddbrew.com)  Indoor seating available (brewpub)

Open 11:00-9 p.m. daily for full takeout menu and growlers to go. Indoor seating (dine in) is now available.  Reservations are recommended, but not required.


Community Bruin, 74 Nooseneck Hill Rd., West Greenwich, (http://communitybruin.com) Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

Community Bruin is selling “Bombers to go” by an appointment-only basis.
The beer they have for sale is listed on the On Tap page.

Community Bruin can sell beer between noon to 8 p.m. by appointment, and not on Sundays.

Use the Contact Us page to place your order, and the brewer will respond to set up a time.


Crooked Current,  560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, 401-473-8312, (http://www.crookedcurrentbrewery.com) Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

 Only take-home beer is available for sale. Please call ahead at 401-473-8312 to request curbside delivery.

Hours:

  • Wednesday 4-7 p.m.
  • Thursday 4-7 p.m.
  • Friday 4-7 p.m.
  • Saturday 1-5 p.m.

Foolproof Brewing Co.,  241 Grotto Ave., Pawtucket, 401-721-5970, (http://www.foolproofbrewing.com) Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

Foolproof remains open daily for merchandise and take-home can sales from noon-4 p.m. They now offer online ordering for curbside pickup at foolproofbrewing.com. Guests may also order beer for curbside pickup by phone at 401-721-5970 between noon and 4 p.m. or online anytime at foolproofbrewing.com. Online orders placed before 3:30 p.m. will be available for same-day pickup up to 4 p.m. Any online orders placed after 3:30 p.m. will be available for pickup the following day between noon and 4 p.m.

“Foolproof is still listed for sale. All inquiries can be directed to info@foolproofbrewing.com.”


Generals Crossing,  34 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, 401-212-7592 (http://www.generalscrossing.com) Indoor/outdoor seating now available.

Open daily from 4-8 p.m. For indoor/outdoor seating, please call ahead.


Grey Sail Brewing of RI, 63 Canal St., Westerly, 401-212-7592, (http://www.greysailbrewing.com) Reservations recommended, no longer required.

The brewery will be open for beer to-go Monday and Tuesday from noon–4 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday from noon–8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Customers are encouraged to order ahead for quick pick-up. 

Tap Room:

The outdoor beer garden is open Thursday and Friday 3 p.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Reservations accepted but not required.  To make a reservation, call 401-596-4151. More information about the taproom.


Linesider Brewing Co.,  1485 South County Trail, Suite #201, East Greenwich, 401-398-7700 (http://linesiderbrewing.com)   See Instagram for info on seating.

Open for cans, howlers and growlers. As of June 1st, RI’s Phase 2 guidelines allow us to re-open the brewery for indoor and outdoor service again, including pours and tastings.  Please review the guidelines on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/linesiderbrewing/)

New Hours:

  • Thursday 2 – 9 p.m.
  • Friday 2 – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday 2 – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.

Long Live Beerworks, 40R Sprague St, Providence

https://long-live-beerworks.square.site

Long Live Beerworks is open for preorder beer pickups, curbside, and limited outdoor seating reservations. All orders are placed at our beer window. All reservations must be placed online before arriving.

Hours (subject to change):

  • Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 3–8pm
  • Sat, Sun: 12-5pm

Preorder beer to go: https://long-live-beerworks.square.site

Make an outdoor table reservation (seats up to 4): https://long-live-reservations.as.me/


Lops Brewing, 122 North Main St., Woonsocket, (http://www.Lopsbrewing.com/shop) As of June 3rd, Phase 2 indoor and outdoor seating available. 

Growlers and select four-packs are available to go.  Order at:  Lopsbrewing.com/shop or in the store.  Indoor and outdoor seating is available. No reservations are required.  See re-opening guidelines on our website for complete details.  https://www.lopsbrewing.com/visit-us

Hours:

  • Tuesday & Wednesday    4 – 8 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday      Noon – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday          Noon – 6 p.m

Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling, 293 JT Connell Hwy., Newport, 401-849-5232  (http://newportcraft.com)  Indoor and outdoor seating available by reservation.

Effective June 1st, our outdoor pavilion, and indoor tasting room will be open, subject to the guidelines set forth by Executive Order of Governor Raimondo.  The hours are Sunday – Thursday, 12 – 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 12 – 10 pm.  Online orders to go may be picked up Monday – Friday during hours of operation, and you must bring an ID and wear a face mask when picking up.  Online orders placed here:

https://app.upserve.com/s/newport-storm-brewery-newport


Proclamation Ale Co.,  298 Kilvert St., Warwick, proclamationaleco.com

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!  Indoor/outdoor seating not yet available.

Cans can now be picked up at the brewery without a pre-order. When picking up your order, please present a 21+ ID.  And check our website for available beers. If you prefer, you may still order online for curbside pickup.

Going forward, this is how it will work:

OUR HOURS:

  • Monday to Thursday          2:00 – 6:00 pm
  • Friday to Sunday                Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Providence Brewing, 1920 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, 401-424-1817, http://pvdbc.com      Outdoor seating will be available, see website to reserve your spot.

Our Outdoor Atrium Beer Garden Is Open!

We’re excited to announce the official opening of our Atrium Beer Garden starting this Saturday, June 13th. Join us as we open our outdoor seating area to the public! Currently, we are offering online pre-reservation table seating for parties of (2) two and (4) four! Reserve your table for up to two hours! Table reservations can be made directly through our website. We will also be open for walk-in guests as space permits.  HOURS from July forward are:  Fridays 4pm to 9pm and Saturdays 2pm to 7pm.


Ragged Island Brewing,  200 High Point Ave. Unit B6, Portsmouth, raggedislandbrewing.com  Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

Wednesday through Friday  4-7 p.m.; Saturday 1-7 p.m.; Sunday 12 – 3 p.m. (closed Mon-Tue)  https://brewery-108864.square.site/ for pre-orders.  To go only.

Check social media accounts for updates, Facebook in particular.


Ravenous Brewing Company, 10 Industrial Rd., Cumberland, 401-216-533, ravenousbrewing.com      Indoor seating available with reservation

Ravenous is changing its hours in order to provide customers the ability to stop in and purchase four-packs, merchandise or gift cards to carry out. No outside growlers will be accepted and only new growlers will be filled. They are not accepting returned growlers at this time.

Hours for carry out purchases:           Hours for Taproom Visits (Reservation required)

Thursday-Friday 3-7 p.m.                    Friday-Saturday  Noon – 10 pm

Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m.             Sunday     Noon –  6 pm

https://www.ravenousbrewing.com/reservations


Revival Brewing, 50 Sims Ave., Providence, revivalbrewing.com

Revival Brewing is currently moving from its Cranston location to Providence. The Cranston Brewery is closed.


Shaidzon Brewing, 141 Fairgrounds Rd., West Kingston, shaidzonbeer.com

Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

After some careful planning and studying of the ReopeningRI Phase II Guidelines, we are happy to announce that we will be opening the Shaidzon Beer Garden starting Friday June 12th. We will offer Friday through Sunday hours. I have attached our guidelines to the reopening. We will require reservations booked through our online marketplace. 

Online ordering:
Active 24/7 – Tables for the beer garden will go live for each weekend at 10am on Monday mornings. 

For hours:

Curbside Pickup:

Wed 4-8pm
Thu 4-8pm
Fri 3-9pm
Sat 12-8pm
Sun 12-5pm

Shaidzon Beer Garden:

Fri 3-8:30pm
Sat 11:30am-8:30pm
Sun 12-5pm

Shaidzon Beer Garden Reopening Guidelines: 

Table Reservations: Table reservations must be booked in advance of your arrival to Shaidzon. Tables can be booked through our Online Marketplace. You will book a table by specific number (1,2,3,4/ hi-top A, hi-top B) and the tables will be marked to correspond. Each booking time will be for one hour and 30 minutes. 

Entryway and exit: Guests must enter and exit using the ramp on the South side of our building by the loading dock. Guests must wear masks when entering or exiting the beer garden. Guests are asked to use hand sanitizer from the provided stations upon entering. 

Screening: According to Phase 2 rules, guests will be screened upon their arrival. 

Table Setup: The tables will be set up on the Shaidzon Beer Garden in the middle facing East to West (building to train tracks) and spaced 8 feet apart from table edge to table edge. There is an umbrella in the middle of the table. There will be a barrel on each end. 

Walkways: Along the fence/train tracks side is for walking toward the tables from the ramp. Along the building is for walking toward the ramp. One barrel is for the Shaidzon bartender to drop off ordered items, and the other barrel is for the bartender to pick up items from the table. The barrels will also provide an additional distancing measure from the bartender to the guests. 

Ordering Process: When settled at their reserved table, guests can order their beers by completing a provided beer form to give the quantities they would like of the beers available. The forms will be placed on the train tracks side barrel to be picked up by a Shaidzon bartender. The Shaidzon bartender will return with the beer and place it on the building side barrel. 

Checking Out: When checking out, a Shaidzon bartender will take a single credit card from the table to cover the tab for the table. The booking fee will be discounted from the total amount of the tab. The card provider will inform the bartender of the tip amount they wish to give, and provide permission to proceed without a signature, so that guests do not touch the point of sale computer. 

Bathrooms: Bathrooms will be portable restrooms outside. Guests must wear masks when using the restrooms. 

Mask Wearing: According to the Phase 2 rules, people must wear masks as they enter/exit, are away from their table and when they are using the restroom. 

Between Guests Table Cleaning and Disinfecting: 

  • Before opening the Shaidzon Beer Garden, we will complete a thorough cleaning of its entire space. 
  • We will clean each table, attached bench, and other commonly touched surfaces related to that table in accordance with CDC guidelines and between parties. 
  • We will make hand sanitizer available to all employees and customers. Hand sanitizer will be available at our entrance and exit space, on each table and in the portable restroom. 
  • We will clean bathrooms, pick-up locations/barrels, payment stations, and other commonly-touched or customer-facing areas in accordance with the CDC guidelines documented in the general business guidelines.
  • Establishments should remind employees of pre-existing food safety regulations, healthy handwashing practices, and the importance of regular cleaning.

Smug Brewing, 100 Carver St., Pawtucket, 401-642-5701, smugbrewing.com

Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

1) Our taproom will be closed to the public until further notice.

2) We are offering a “no-touch” curbside pickup. Use this link to place your order and pay. When you arrive at the brewery, text SMUG, and your confirmation # to 474747 (or honk) and we will bring your order out to your car. We will have this service available from Wednesday to Saturday this week from 1-6 p.m. Please be patient as this is a brand new system we have put in place.


Sons of Liberty Beer and Spirits Co., 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, 401-284-4006, solspirits.com      Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

Place your order for alcohol and sanitizer on the shop.drinksol.com for curbside pickup at 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown.

Pickup hours are Monday to Tuesday,  3-5 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 4 – 7 p.m. and   Saturday – Sunday, 11-3 p.m.

45 minutes before closing is the last order time for same day pickup, weekdays. Saturday and Sunday, 2:15 is the last order time for same day pickup.

Instructions:

  1. Please do not arrive before the pickup time shown on your receipt.
  2. Park anywhere in our parking lot.
  3. When parked, text your name, car make & color to 401-206-0436
  4. Please stay in your car, we will bring your order out to you.

Taproot Brewing Co., 909 East Main Rd., Middletown, 401-848-5161, taprootbeer.com

Newport Vineyards and Taproot Brewing have opened for outdoor seating for pints, flights, and wine. Reservations in advance are recommended, walk-ins accepted upon availability. Curbside pickup and retail open also, for takeaway beer and wine.

HOURS:   Monday to Saturday  11am – 8pm     Sunday  11am – 6 pm

Make reservations, view beers & menus / order for curbside pickup @ taprootbeer.com


Tilted Barn, 1 Helmsley Pl., Exeter, 401-500-6765, tiltedbarnbrewery.com

Indoor/outdoor seating not available.

Tilted Barn is selling merchandise and cans for offsite consumption. You must pre-order cans online before arriving at tiltedbarn.square.site.

Hours:

  • Thursday noon-5 p.m.
  • Friday noon-8 p.m.
  • Saturday noon-5 p.m.

Trinity Brewhouse, 186 Fountain St., Providence, 401-453-2337, trinitybrewhouse.com

Trinity will be open for curbside pickups Tuesday through Thursday from 12-10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from noon to 12 midnight.  Check out the menu at trinitybrewhouse.com. All beers on tap are also available for takeout purchases. The brewpub is offering 50 percent off for Mug Club members as well as frontline and healthcare workers. Call 401-453-2337 to place an order. Reservations required for indoor and outdoor seating. http://www.trinitybrewhouse.com/reservations  Same day reservations must be phoned in to the order phone #.


Twelve Guns Brewing,  549 Metacom Ave., Bristol, twelvegunsbrewing.com

Indoor/outdoor seating now available.

HOURS: Wed-Thu  4:00 – 8:00 pm.  Friday 2-10 p.m., Saturday 12 – 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 – 8:00 p.m. Reservations not required. You can still pre-order on line here: https://app.upserve.com/s/twelve-guns-brewing-north-providence

The brewery sanitizes contact surfaces after every customer and only allows a few people inside at a time to maintain a six-foot radius.


Union Station Brewery, 36 Exchange Terr., Providence,

 Website  unionstationpvd.com  or (401) 274-2739                                                                        Reservations:  https://www.unionstationpvd.com/reservations
Indoor/outdoor seating available.

Union Station is open for business again, including indoor and patio dining. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.  Beginning July 13th, hours will be as follows:

HOURS:     Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11:30 am to 9:00 pm; Friday 11:30 to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 10 pm   (Closed Tuesdays)

Please see guidelines in the Reservation link.


Whalers Brewing Co., 1174 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, 401-284-7785, whalers.com

Open regular hours for retail can sales and new howler fills. Taproom open for indoor seating (see guidelines below). Whalers will be waiving the glass fee to offset the burden of having to purchase the new glass howler.

Hours:

  • Tuesday 4-10 p.m.
  • Wednesday 4-10 p.m.
  • Thursday 4-10 p.m.
  • Friday 4-10 p.m.
  • Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Sunday 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Taproom open to limited # guests (50 max) and the following guidelines:

– Cards only (no cash)
– Leashed, friendly, housebroken dogs ok
– Outside food is ok but please bring your own utensils 
– To-go beer also available
– Sit down customers must be 21+
– Parties of 15 or less only
– Walk-in’s only, no reservations


Wickford Alewerks, 495 Gilbert Stuart Rd., North Kingstown, 401-239-3294, wickfordalewerks.com   Outdoor seating available (Bring your own beach chairs and/or blankets.

We are open for 12 oz and 6 oz pours at the brewery, as well as 1-liter bottles for off-site consumption.  On-line pre orders are available for 1-liter bottles at Order ahead online

For health reasons, we do not offer refills for take home, just new 1-liter bottles, ordered in advance.

The brewery will be open Friday from 2-6 pm and Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. for pre- orders and pay on site. 

 Guidelines:

Face masks must be worn when ordering and picking up
Bring your own food and utensils, plus beach chairs and/or blankets.
8-ft social distancing between parties
Please designate one person in each party to order and pickup.

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News Bites: Local Hand Sanitizer from: Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. and JAVA Skin Care / The Industrious Spirit Company

by David Dadekian March 22, 2020
written by David Dadekian

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Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. and JAVA Skin Care Team Up To Donate Hand Cleaner To Rhode Islanders In Need

Rhode Island businesses unite as COVID-19 continues to create supply shortages

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. (SOL) and JAVA Skin Care are packaging two thousand 50ml bottles of hand cleaner to be given away to locals on Monday, March 23rd. Craft distilleries across the country are stepping up to help as the supply of hand sanitizers has quickly diminished due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“People need it, we can make it, so it’s not even a question,” says Bryan Ricard, SOL’s marketing director. “We’re following a formula recommended by the World Health Organization which is just ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerol and purified water. We definitely have plenty of the first ingredient, so we’re going to help as much as we can.” The team at Sons of Liberty isn’t sure how long COVID-19 and supply shortages will last, but the hope is to produce as many future batches as possible.

In response to the national crisis, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) waived provisions this week, giving the green light for distilleries to produce ethanol-based sanitizers. “That was huge,” Mike Reppucci, founder and president of Sons of Liberty, explained, “in times like this, you definitely don’t want to be stopped by red tape and be prevented from trying to help.” The effort of the two Rhode Island businesses has received support from many within the state, a sign of RI’s eagerness to work together amid the national emergency.

JAVA Skin Care

Sons of Liberty, with help from their friends at JAVA Skin Care, gathered the supplies needed as fast as they could. “We created a video to show folks how to make a DIY hand sanitizer out of household items when we realized people couldn’t buy it in stores,” said JAVA’s Director of Innovation, Emily O’Donnell. “Now, being able to create a hand sanitizer with SOL and give it away to the community is just amazing. We jumped at the opportunity to help and to share our packaging connections.”

Plans for larger batches are underway as Sons of Liberty seeks to help businesses as well. “We’ve been receiving calls and emails non-stop. There are so many businesses currently in operation that need a hand sanitizer to keep their staff and customers safe,” says Ricard. Sons of Liberty will donate as much as they can to the community, but to keep the operation running and producing larger amounts for businesses, they hope to only charge minimal pricing to businesses to cover some costs. They want to reiterate that they will do everything they can to accommodate everyone.

“We love our community and will do our absolute best to fulfill this need,” said Reppucci. “We just ask that everyone be patient with us as we navigate something that is very new to us.” Rhode Island businesses can request sanitizer with this form.

Free Sanitizer Pick Up 

  • Monday, March 23rd from 12-6pm
  • Peace Dale School at 109 Kersey Rd, Wakefield
  • Free. Donations accepted
  • Two 50ml bottles per household
  • Please be patient and try to maintain 6 feet of distance between other people

Future pick-up dates will be determined after the first day. Follow Sons of Liberty on Facebook or Instagram for updates or visit http://www.drinksol.com.


The Industrious Spirit Company Offering Free House Made Hand Sanitizer

The Industrious Spirit Company

The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO), Providence’s first distillery since prohibition, is using a byproduct of the production of its structural vodka to create alcohol based hand sanitizer. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) recipe they are able to develop small batches, which they are giving away to anyone who stops by their “Wish We Could Window” while supplies last.

“We want to do our part in helping the community during these challenging times,” said distiller Dan Neff of The Industrious Spirit Company. “Across the country we are seeing distilleries produce high-alcohol based sanitizer and know this is a way we can give back. With the small volume we currently produce we expect it to go quickly, but will keep making as long as we have the ingredients to do so. We do encourage social distancing when coming by to pick up a bottle and apologize in advance if our supplies cannot keep up.”

Stay up to date by following us on Instagram @iscospirits. We are located at 1 Sims Avenue #103, Providence, RI 02909.

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Loyal 9 Cocktails: Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade
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News Bites: Knead Doughnuts “Night Cruller” / Loyal 9 Expanding Reach / Bar ‘Cino Extends Hours

by David Dadekian August 21, 2019
written by David Dadekian

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Hot Donuts A Rising Success At Knead Doughnuts “Night Cruller” Window

Knead Doughnuts

If a hot donut doesn’t blow your mind, we don’t know what will. Donut fans have been crowding Knead Doughnuts’ “Night Cruller” window at 55 Cromwell Street in Providence to satisfy their craving for hot, freshly glazed donuts. The made-to-order window pops opens every Friday night from 6-9 p.m. and at least one fan reports his mind was blown. But don’t take our word for it.

On Instagram, @thegratefulbanana posted: “Guys. Way to GO! That was literally the best knead doughnut I’ve ever had – incredible!” And @xjacquileex said: “Yes! I ate 2 that night #noregrets.” And @beth__hart posted “GUYS, that warm chocolate cake doughnut was AMAZING! Now I only want my Knead doughnuts warm.”

The Night Cruller is steps away from Far West Bar and Long Live Beerworks, with sandwiches and more provided by Solid Gold Provisions, so fans can grab dinner and sip craft beer while they get their donut fix.

“We love opening up our production space and sharing the hot donuts that previously only we got to enjoy,” said Adam Lastrina, co-owner of Knead Doughnuts. “There’s nothing quite like eating a hot donut. Try one, it will make your night!”

Street parking is available on Cromwell and Sprague Streets. Follow signs through the courtyard. Knead’s Night Cruller window has sold out, so don’t wait too long to show up and order your own hot donut, made just for you.


Loyal 9 Cocktails Expands Distribution To New Hampshire and Maine

Loyal 9 Cocktails Currently Available In Over 1,300 Locations

Loyal 9 Cocktails: Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade

Loyal 9 Cocktails recently announced that their Loyal Lemonade and Loyal Half & Half are now available in New Hampshire and Maine after having great success in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“We are thrilled to bring Loyal 9 Cocktails to more thirsty New Englanders,” said Mike Reppucci, president and founder of Loyal 9 Cocktails. “We’ve been experiencing unbelievable demand for the cocktails and we’re psyched to expand distribution for the peak of summer.”

The vodka-based craft cocktails are canned at 9% alcohol by volume, opposed to the typical 5%. The four core flavors – Loyal Lemonade, Loyal Half & Half, Loyal Mixed Berry Lemonade, and Loyal Sangria Cocktail are all gluten-free and produced with real fruit. Only the Lemonade and Half & Half will be distributed to NH and ME to start.

“We’re literally peeling thousands of lemons for these cocktails,” said head distiller Chris Guillette. “Using real fruit definitely makes a difference. We focused on making the cocktails balanced, extremely refreshing and very drinkable.” At 9% alcohol by volume, Loyal 9 Cocktails have set themselves apart from a majority of the ready-to-drink (RTD) market that are primarily 5% and sparkling.

The sleek, 12-ounce cans are sold in 4-packs for $11.99 and are available in over 1,300 locations. Customers can use the product locator on their website to find the closest availability: https://www.loyal9cocktails.com/find-cans.


Bar ‘Cino Now Open for Lunch and Late Night

Bar ‘Cino

Bar ‘Cino, located at 22 Washington Square in Newport, RI is now open for lunch and has rolled out a new late-night menu.  Bar ‘Cino’s full menu will be available Monday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the late-night menu will be offered Sunday – Thursday until 11:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday until 12:00 a.m.  For more information or to view the menu, visit www.barcinonewport.com.   

Conveniently located in the heart of historic Washington Square, Bar ‘Cino offers patrons a casual and authentic Italian bar experience, focused on a playful beverage program of wines and inspired cocktails complemented by a menu of simple, flavor-filled foods inspired by Italian countryside cooking; highlighting fresh vegetables, seafood, cheeses and local ingredients. The 60-seat full-service restaurant features a selection of little plates, bruschetta, grilled pizza, salads, panini and entrees, as well as a complete cocktail menu. 

Bar ‘Cino’s new late-night menu features an array of specially-priced grilled pizzas, as well as salads, bruschetta, panini and desserts.  Grilled Pizzas are $10 and include oven-roasted Chicken with arugula, chicory and parmesan; Margherita pomodoro with fontina, parmesan, EVOO and basil; Prosciutto with fig, arugula, fontina and gorgonzola; and Roasted Rhode Island Mushrooms, charred radicchio, fontina, parmesan, EVOO, saba, and fresh herbs. 

Salads include Arugula with marinated cannellini beans, chicory, parmesan, and lemon vinaigrette; Tuscan Kale with a sundried tomato vinaigrette, avocado, pine nuts and parmesan; Italian Farro and Grilled Vegetables with tomato, feta, pistachios and citrus vinaigrette; Romaine and Kale with parmesan, anchovies, lemon and crushed croutons; and Simple Greens with EVOO, lemon, mint and parsley. Chicken, shrimp, salmon or tuna conserva can be added to each salad. 

Share Plates feature Potato Chips with parmesan black pepper, parsley, and garlic aioli; Warm Marinated Olives with rosemary, garlic, and orange zest; and Antipasti with prosciutto, EVOO poached tuna, marinated white beans, parmesan, olives, grilled bread, and fig jam. 

Bruschettas feature EVOO Poached Tuna with Castelvetrano olives, and celery leaf; Prosciutto with fig, and goat cheese; and EVOO-roasted Tomato, mozzarella, saba, and sea salt. Panini selections include oven-roasted Chicken with arugula, chicory, and parmesan; roasted Rhode Island Mushrooms with fresh herbs, fontina, and saba; and EVOO Poached Tuna with cannellini beans, kale and romaine. 

Dolce feature Pistachio Ricotta-Cream Layer Cake; Tiramisu; Molten Chocolate-Nutella Souffle; Limoncello-Mascarpone Cake; and a selection of gelato. 

In addition to a playful wine list of more than 45 carefully-curated labels and a beer list that includes local and regional bottles, draughts and 25 oz ‘share beers,’ Bar ‘Cino features an array of hand-crafted cocktails including Shadilady featuring mezcal, Aperol, and lime with a tajin rim; Pirate’s Last Dance with Newport Craft Distillers’ Thomas Tew Rum, Bacardi, Gosling’s Coconut, grapefruit and honey; Arnaldo Palmer with chamomile and honey-infused grappa, house lemonade and iced tea; Ciao Bella with Tito’s vodka, Malfy Italian gin, Contratto Bianco, vermouth and fresh and toasted herbs; and Tempo Triplo with Contratto Americano, Bianco and Rosso vermouth with orange bitters, to name a few.

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Loyal 9 Cocktails: Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade
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News Bites: Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Loyal 9 Cocktails / Lark Opens 3rd Newport Hotel / Evelyn’s Drive In Turns 50

by David Dadekian May 9, 2019
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Loyal 9 Cocktails Raises the Bar with 9% Alcohol Canned Cocktails

Sons of Liberty’s Loyal 9 Cocktail Line is Disrupting the Ready-To-Drink Category and is Set to be the Hit of the Summer

Loyal 9 Cocktails: Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade
Loyal 9 Cocktails: Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade

Loyal 9 Cocktails, produced in Rhode Island by Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., are vodka-based craft cocktails canned at 9% alcohol by volume. The three core flavors – Loyal 9 Lemonade, Loyal 9 Half & Half and Loyal 9 Mixed Berry Lemonade are all gluten-free and produced with real fruit. First introduced in March of 2018, Loyal 9 Cocktails saw monumental success its first year and now boasts a fresh new look, new flavors and greater distribution.

The Ready-To-Drink (RTD) category has been on an upward trend in recent years, most notably with the influx of many spiked seltzer brands. Loyal 9 Cocktails, however, differ from most of the popular RTDs in the market. “All of our cocktails are being packaged at 9% alcohol. You’re really getting a drink and a half per can,” said Mike Reppucci, President of Loyal 9 Cocktails. “Most seltzers, hard lemonades and teas are at 5% abv. We want to give our customers way more bang for their buck.”

If you’re worried about them tasting too strong or too sweet, don’t be. The team at Loyal 9 Cocktails uses all real fruit and zero artificial flavors. “We’re literally peeling thousands of lemons for these cocktails,” said head distiller Chris Guillette. “It definitely makes a difference. We focused on making them balanced, extremely refreshing and very drinkable.”

The Rhode Island based cocktails land in the middle of the spectrum for the RTD category. “You have the light and fizzy seltzers on one end, then the sugary hard lemonades and teas on the other end,” Mike explained. “Our cocktails are loaded with refreshing flavors, not bubbles, and you don’t feel like your teeth are coated in sugar afterwards. And the cherry on top…they’re 9% alcohol.” 

The sleek, 12-ounce cans are sold in 4-packs for $11.99. They can be purchased at liquor stores throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts or at Sons of Liberty’s tasting room in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Distribution plans for Maine and New Hampshire are in the works. Customers can use the product locator on their website to find the closest availability: https://www.loyal9cocktails.com/find-cans.


Lark Hotels Opens Third Newport Property, The Cliffside Inn

Preserved Features Meet Modern Design in this Enchanting Victorian Destination

Cliffside Inn, photo credit: Read McKendree
Cliffside Inn, photo credit: Read McKendree

Lark Hotels, the boutique hotel company with more than 20 properties in New England and beyond, will open the doors to its third Newport, Rhode Island property, The Cliffside Inn, on May 1st. Originally a 1876 Victorian manor that housed former Maryland Governor Thomas Swann and artist Beatrice Turner, The Cliffside Inn’s interior melds historic elements with modern touches. The year-round hotel is just steps from Newport’s scenic Cliff Walk, renowned coastline, and ornate mansions. In addition to The Cliffside Inn, Lark Hotels operates sister Newport properties The Attwater and Gilded.

The Cliffside Inn’s many preserved historical elements harken back to the home’s former identity as “Swann Villa,” so named by former Governor Swann, who first built the stately property as a residence. Redesigned in 2019 by Boston-based Rachel Reider Interiors, a rich palette of jewel tones, rich textures, and eclectic patterns pair old with new and traditional with bold to a charming effect. The quirky, eccentric spirit of artist Turner, who lived onsite for more than 40 years, is also captured in The Cliffside’s design.

The newly updated Cliffside Inn features traditional motifs mixed with modern touches to blend the property’s historic charm with contemporary style and amenities. Reider created a sophisticated design aesthetic that hints at Turner’s eclectic and mysterious persona while keeping with the time period. Dark details and a deep color scheme were inspired by Turner’s unusual choice to paint the home black during her residence there in an effort to deter onlookers. Original early 20th century furnishings range from four-post beds to armoires and ornate side tables, while modern touches give the hotel a contemporary feel of its own. Deep green, blue, and eggplant hues contrast the property’s gold accents and appeal to both history buffs and modern travelers.

“To me, Newport represents the essence of year-round New England travel,“ said Rob Blood, CEO of Lark Hotels. “We’ve celebrated its nautical history and the star-studded Gilded Age at our first two Newport properties, and with Cliffside, we really wanted to embrace this iconic building’s historic roots and prime location To me, this thoughtful redesign communicates the best of Newport – both old and new.”

Each of The Cliffside Inn’s 16 guest rooms and cottages feature unique designs, furnishings, and amenities. All rooms offer whirlpool tubs and/or spa showers, gas fireplaces, and unique architectural details original to the building. Rooms range from the petite, 210-square-foot Swann Room inspired by the property’s former persona as “Swann Villa,” to the 675-square-foot signature Cliff Suite where king and twin beds allow for three guests, while a private entrance and semi-private deck and seating area provide a peaceful, quiet getaway. Rates at The Cliffside Inn range from $180 to $650 for double occupancy depending on room type and time of stay.

From gourmet breakfast to plush beds, fine linens, and fireplaces in every room, The Cliffside Inn provides all the luxurious amenities desired from a large hotel in a personalized, boutique setting. Amenities include a gas fireplace in every room, small plates breakfast included with each stay, evening turndown service, wrap-around front porch, outdoor fire pit, onsite library and more.


Evelyn’s Drive In: 50 Years of Serving Summer Fun

Evelyn's Drive In
Evelyn’s Drive In

Evelyn’s Drive In (http://www.evelynsdrivein.com), founded in the “summer of ’69,” is marking its 50th year as Rhode Island’s first stop for delicious summer fun with nightly food specials and the same dedication to community and good cheer that has made the restaurant a landmark on the East Bay.

“We’re excited to be open for the 2019 season and sharing this amazing milestone with our loyal customers and newcomers alike,” says Jane Bitto, who owns Evelyn’s along with her husband, Dom. “Evelyn’s is all about family and good times, and we look forward to celebrating with old friends and new.”

To make its anniversary year even more special, Evelyn’s is offering great midweek deals that include $10.99 fish and chips on Mondays, $10 fish tacos on Tuesdays, $10 cheeseburgers and fries on Wednesdays, and $6 chowder and clam cakes Mondays through Thursdays.

Famous for fresh seafood, including Rhode Island clear clam chowder, fish and chips, lobster rolls, and its unique lobster chow mein, Evelyn’s was opened in 1969 by Evelyn DuPont, who began with a simple menu and takeout service catering to families heading to the beach. 

As business grew, the original clam shack was expanded by moving a building from further down Main Road in Tiverton and attaching it to create a dining room. (Today’s visitors can still see the original address on a sign hanging on the building.)

Working at the restaurant seven days a week, Evelyn built a strong following thanks to her fresh, affordably priced, and meticulously prepared food. (“If you’re in a hurry, you’re in the wrong place,” another sign once read.) 

After nearly 18 years, however, Evelyn was ready to move on and put her namesake restaurant up for sale. The Bittos showed up at just the right time. “We took a wrong turn and stopped for lunch, and heard the owner say the restaurant was for sale,” Jane remembers. Evelyn gave the Bittos her recipes and helped them take over the operation in 1987. 

Over the decades, Evelyn’s has survived a fire and changing dining habits by staying true to quality ingredients and classic recipes while adding new menu items like fish tacos and an expansive drink menu, a waterfront patio and dock, and — after a devastating fire in 2005 — an expanded dining room.

What hasn’t changed, however, is the Bittos’ commitment to the community and the family like atmosphere at Evelyn’s, where generations of East Bay residents have grown up with the restaurant’s food or working at summer jobs in the kitchen, dining room, and takeout window. 

Evelyn’s also hosts a series of Singing Out Against Hunger concerts on Friday nights to raise money for charity. This summer, the free shows will take place on Aug 9. and Sept. 6; both shows will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., performers to be announced.

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